Boeing’s 737 MAX 9 has been officially certified for commercial service after receiving an amended type certificate (ATC) from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA certification affirms that…


SMBC Aviation Capital has signed a deal with Jet Airways involving the sale and leaseback of 13 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, in what the lessor has called its most significant…
Italian airline Meridiana has been rebranded Air Italy, with the revamped operator aggressively targeting its struggling compatriot Alitalia via an ambitious fleet expansion plan and the help of its key…
Corendon Dutch Airlines is to use Commsoft’s OASES MRO IT system to support its fleet of three Boeing 737-800s. The deal is Commsoft’s first contract win of the year, as…
Norwegian has launched the UK’s first low-fare route to South America, with a non-stop service from London Gatwick to Buenos Aires. The route will be served year-round with four weekly…
Norwegian has reported a net loss in 2017 of -299 million NOK (-£27.4 million) and earnings before interest, taxes and depreciations (EBITDA) was 60 million NOK (£5.5 million), with CEO…
Southwest Airlines will be adding five departures a day Monday through Friday for nonstop travel between Nashville and Atlanta beginning 7 August 2018, offered three times a day on Saturdays…
Aeroflot’s subsidiary and Russian low-fare carrier, Pobeda, has confirmed the commencement of a twice-weekly service from Cologne Bonn Airport to St. Petersburg. The German airport’s only regular operator to Russia,…


Low-fare airline Allegiant has announced plans to invest more than US$49 million to establish a year-round base of operations at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) in Florida, which will house…


BAE Systems Regional Aircraft has secured a three-year Fleet Support Services contract with Swedish carrier Braathens Regional Airlines (BRA) to cover 12 Avro RJs operated by the airline. The contract…